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Samoa, island chain, SW Pacific Ocean

(Encyclopedia) Samoa, chain of volcanic islands in the South Pacific, comprising the independent nation of Samoa (formerly Western Samoa), and E of long. 171° W, the islands of American Samoa, under…

Best Vacation in U.S. Cities, 2012

During the summer of 2012, Travelandleisure.com posted an online survey asking Americans what they like—and don't like—about 35 large American cities and…

Other USBC Champions, 2006

Senior Masters—Tom Baker, King, N.C.Senior Queens—Sandra Postma, Lansing, Ill.Intercollegiate Singles—Men: Brian Valenta, Lindenwood Univ.. Women: Olivia Sandham, Wichita State.…

Daniel Kahikina Akaka Biography

Daniel Kahikina Akaka U.S. SenatorBirthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Akaka attended the University of Hawaii, receiving a B.A. in 1952, a certificate in secondary education in 1953, a certificate…

William Paul JARRETT, Congress, HI (1877-1929)

JARRETT, William Paul, a Delegate from the Territory of Hawaii; born in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 22, 1877; attended St. Louis College, Honolulu; deputy sheriff and sheriff of the city and…

Albert Shelby WILLIS, Congress, KY (1843-1897)

WILLIS Albert Shelby , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Shelbyville, Shelby County, Ky., January 22, 1843; attended the common schools, and was graduated from the Louisville (Ky.) Male High…

Tia Carrere Biography

Tia Carrere(Althea Janairo)actressBorn: 1/2/1967Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Actress known for her minor roles in comedy and action films such as Wayne's World (1982) and High School High (1996).…

Bette Midler Biography

Bette Midlersinger, actressBorn: 12/1/1945Birthplace: Honolulu, Hawaii Grammy and Emmy Award-winning singer and stage and film actress known for her vibrant personality on- and offstage. Her…